Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-05
no FOR CLARK CO., KAN.
The Banner County of
the Southwest,
And the Beautiful Booming City
Of Ashland.

Clark county is one Of the southern tier Of
counties Its west line is los miles from
the west line of the state. Its altitude is
200 feet, and its area 1.000 square miles. Its
population over 1000. The soil varies; being
a rich black and muIatto loan several feet
in depth. No richer soil can be found than
is in the valleys of Clark county. All crops
grow successfully The health Of the county
is unsurpassed. The society is first class, and
strangers find a warm welcome among them.
Ashland. the county seat, is centrally locat-
ed Is not Jet years Old, and has popu-
lation of more than I,2C0 people
aid Is increasing rapidly. Improvements OF
all kinds are under way and III contempla-
ton. Solid brick blocks will be built during
the summer. Water works viii be planted
in ninety days, company having formed
for that purpose. The near approach Of rail
roads is another assurance of still greater
prosperity. The grading is now under way
for two railroads within the county.
Prices on lands are low, as viii be seen by
the following short list, which we give az
guide TO prices:
dark loan soil, nerriy all plow land, balance
NOW land Price $3.50, part cash
No. 1l9. go acres 10 miles from Ashland,
20 acres in cultivation, large sod house OF 8
rooms, stables, COW sheds &c. le0 acres and
wire fence. Fine valley land with running
water. Price $500; 1880 cash, balance IN
years.
No 1913. $40 acres miles from Ashland,
very good tract Of land: DO improvements
except about % acres of breaking. Price
1880.
No. al. 100 acres 5 miles from Ashland,
abundance Of spring water AID shade, 100
acres under 3 wire fence All fine land
Price 1890, 5000 cash and balance in
years.
No IA. 100 acres / mile from Ashland
Good land, gently rolling, very nice place
No. I45. 160 acres 2 "A miles from Ash
land. Fine land Price $500.
No. 146. l60 acres Il-2 miles from Ashland.
u acres under cultivation nice smooth land,
good well Of water. Price $lsco
No. 80. 100 acres 1-2 mile from Ashland
This piece il the most elegant and desirous
residence property adjacent 10 the city and
can be used II acre tracts to good advant-
age. Price $50 per acre, and will bring siO
inside Of 90 days.
We have many pieces Of lsnd which we are
Offering in large or small bodies az prices
ranging from 81 to s. per acre: also gave
large list Of city property, business lots on
Main street ranging IN price from 200 10
$3.50, residence lots from $50 to $l1o per lot
lots being 25xli2 feet Vow Is the best time
TO secure property in Ashland ana ClarX
county, as prizes are bound 10 advance y 20
80 per cent in - days Come and investigate
for yourself
In conclusion would say thst we VIII pay
the expenses Of any persons who are lnduced
20 come here through our representations
and do not find the statements made oy Us
true By permission we give the following
references: The Clark County Bank the
State Bank. the Winton & Derning State
Bank. Of Ashland, Kansas, and tie Firzf
National Bank, Of Medicine Lodge, kars6a
Small maps and any information Desired
VIII be cheerfElly given by addressing